The Polish Community of Chicopee book

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The Polish Community
of Chicopee book

by
Stephen R. Jendrysik

Book Description:

The
first group of Polish immigrants to come to Chicopee arrived in 1880. These
Poles filled many of the manufacturing jobs in the city’s two large textile
mills. In less than 30 years from their arrival, this aggressive, self-assured
group boasted more Polish-owned businesses than any other community in New
England. The Polish Community of Chicopee chronicles an immigrant population
that was fiercely dedicated to the ideals of free enterprise and democratic
pluralism.

Brief Author Bio: Stephen R.
Jendrysik, a lifelong resident of Chicopee, taught US history at Chicopee
Comprehensive High School for 40 years. He teaches a community history course
at the Elms College and serves as chairman of the Chicopee Historical
Commission. He has written 4 books about the City of Chicopee. Stephen R.
Jendrysik is the president of the Edward Bellamy Memorial Association and a
longtime member of Chicopee Historical Commission. He retired in 2003,
completing a forty-year career in the Chicopee public schools.

Thank-You
Mr. Jendrysik for the many years of your dedication to educating Chicopee
students!